INDIAN POND COUNTRY CLUB | KINGSTON, MA | AUGUST 10, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
Any two-person team of male amateur golfers (age 21+ as of August 10, 2026) who have an active Mass Golf Membership and Handicap Index® (per player) between 8.1 and 18.0 (at the time of registration). Have played and posted 5 rounds at any Mass Golf member club/course within 12 months of the entry close date.
ENTRIES: FEE, CLOSING DATE, REFUNDS
All teams must submit and complete payment of an online registration through the Mass Golf event registrations system by 5:00pm EDT on the published entry deadline. CLICK HERE to view all applicable withdrawal and refund polices.
Entry Fee: $230 per team
Entries Close: July 1, 2026
FIELD
The field will be limited to 80 teams. Registrations for the Net Four-Ball Championship are based on a random lottery process outlined HERE.
EXEMPTIONS
Upon receipt of a completed online registration by the published entry deadline, the teams in the following categories are guaranteed a spot in the championship; 2026 Net Four-Ball Championship Exemptions.
SCHEDULE
Monday, August 10th – Round 1, 18 holes
- AM & PM Tee Time waves.
- Any ties for first place only will be decided by the USGA card match method.
FORMAT
Net Four-Ball stroke play. Playing Handicaps will be calculated using 85% of a player’s 12-month low handicap index based on the August 6, 2026 Handicap Revision. Handicap indexes used to determine a competitors Playing Handicap will not exceed 18.0 and any Playing Handicaps will be maxed at 18.0.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The winners will receive the Net Four-Ball Championship Trophy. Players finishing in the top ten places & ties will receive merchandise certificates that are only redeemable at the host site.
CADDIES/GOLF CARTS
The use of golf carts is permitted, and fees are included in the championship entry fee. Players may also use push/pull carts (including electric) at the host club’s discretion. The use of caddies will NOT be permitted.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
A Mass Golf sponsored lunch will be available for all competitors on August 10. Additional food & beverage details and availability will be outlined on the player information sheet.
LOCAL RULES; TERMS OF THE COMPETITION; SCHEDULES
The Mass Golf Board of Directors/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the Local Rules, Terms of the Competition, provisions and/or schedules. The decision of the Board of Directors/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
2026 Mass Golf Local Rules & Terms of the Competition for Mass Golf Championships
POLICIES; PROCEDURES
CLICK HERE to view all applicable Mass Golf policies & procedures.
STARTING TIMES & PLAYER INFORMATION
Championship information, including tee times, pairings and player information will be emailed to all competitors and posted to the Net Four-Ball Championship website shortly after entries close.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice round opportunities/access may be available at the discretions of the host club(s). Details regarding practice rounds will be shared with competitors during the registration process and/or at the close of entries. Competitors are asked to refrain from contacting host club(s) regarding practice rounds until they receive official details from Mass Golf.